Episodios

  • CDC Raises Autism Prevalence Estimate and Updates on Medicaid
    Apr 19 2025

    We discussed about how the CDC has announced the numbers of Autism Cases in America. We also touched up on Updates to Medicaid.

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    6 m
  • The SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act and the Late State Budget
    Apr 11 2025

    We discussed The SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act has officially been reintroduced in Congress! For the first time in nearly 40 years, this bipartisan bill would raise the outdated asset limits for SSI, allowing disabled people and older adults to save for the future without risking their benefits.

    It would:

    1) Raise savings limits from $2,000 to $10,000

    2) Raise savings limit with inflation moving forward.

    3)End the marriage penalty

    We also discussed the late NY State Budget as well as Ability 4 Us working to become a 501c3 Nonprofit.

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    15 m
  • Possible Medicaid Cuts
    Nov 8 2024

    We talked advocacy concerns with the administration and the possible cuts to Medicaid, SSI, SSD, SSDI.

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    19 m
  • DEI and the Staffing Crisis
    Oct 25 2024

    We talked about diverse equity and inclusion that includes the staffing crisis.

    Special Guests: Bridget Cariello

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    15 m
  • 2024 Statwide Conference
    Oct 25 2024

    We discussed discussed three topics of 2024 Elections, We discussed the 501c3, we also discussed statewide funding.

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    9 m
  • Our Never-Ending Battle for Our DSP's
    Apr 26 2024

    Tonight Victor and I discussed the topics around unfair DSP wages and how he loves special olympics. We also asked each questions about certain topics. We finished off with a prayer.

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    15 m
  • 2024-2025 Budget Updates
    Apr 20 2024
    Tonight we discussed the update on the New York Budget for the OPWDD.
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    28 m
  • Open Discussion On the 2025 State Budget!
    Apr 19 2024
    Tonight we discuss how the New York State government has failed us again. We asked for 3.5% (C.O.L.A.) and we got 1.5%
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    34 m